This special limited edition spot gloss and embossed slipcover (designed by Robert Sammelin) is limited to 5,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Meredith Stone, a home care nurse, has been assigned the duty of looking after a wealthy invalid named Ivar Langrock. Cooped up in Langrock's stately country mansion, Meredith quickly suspects that someone sinister is lurking in the manor's dark halls only to discover that Ivar's demented and violent son has been locked away in a hidden room. Shortly thereafter, Ivar's grandson Gabriel also moves into the house and with his arrival a mysterious killer soon begins murdering members of the Langrock family along with their live-in staff.
An unjustly obscure early slasher made while the genre was still discovering and establishing its key tropes, Alan Beattie's THE HOUSE WHERE DEATH LIVES (aka Delusion) offers a twisted murder mystery which bridges the more nuanced and character-driven thrillers of the 70s with the stalk-and-slash structure of the early 80s. Starring Patricia Pearcy (Squirm) and John Dukakis (Jaws 2) along with Hollywood legend Joseph Cotten (The Third Man), Vinegar Syndrome is proud to bring this hidden gem of spooky-old-house atmosphere and blood-soaked mayhem to Blu-ray, newly restored in 4K from its 35mm camera negative and presented in its longest and most complete version ever released on home video.
directed by: Alan Beattie
starring: Patricia Pearcy, John Dukakis, Joseph Cotten, David Hayward, Alice Nunn, Patrick Pankhurst
1981 / 91 min / 1.85:1 / English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
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Overall rating: 4.3622046 / 5 from 127 reviews.
The House Where Death Lives is a limited edition Blu-ray featuring a restored 4K transfer, original art, and a gripping gothic mystery with slasher elements. This hidden gem from the early 80s offers a suspenseful thriller experience with twists and turns, making it a must-have for horror enthusiasts.
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"The movie itself is probably a 6 out of 10. The performances are solid. The story is simple enough with some interesting quirks--the house nurse's perverse attraction to the 16-year-old grandson. I was able to figure out the killer's identity, but it wasn't made too obvious. Love the old school artwork in addition to the cool slipcover. The film looks amazing. You should check this one out. Can't wait to dive into The Hysteria Continues' commentary."
"If you like Old Dark House movies and/or Joseph Cotten, this one is perfect. Of course the Vinegar Syndrome release has a perfect picture and sound quality and I love the slipcover."
"Slow burn, but intriguing. Not as violent as some but a great twist and quirky yet interesting characters. Great remaster. Bit TV movie like in direction, but I enjoyed this one a lot."
"The House Where Death Lives* is a creepy and entertaining horror film that delivers a wonderfully strange and unsettling atmosphere. The BR features very good picture and sound quality, making it a worthy release for fans of obscure genre cinema."
"Okay, first of all, Large Marge is in this. That really made my day. But, yeah, this one’s a fairly slow-moving horror mystery with a really dumb twist at the end. It’s well-made with some good atmosphere at least."
"A sleepy pseudo-slasher with surprisingly brutal kills and tons of atmosphere. Really good performances all around, particularly from the underrated Patricia Pearcy (Squirm, Cockfighter). Recommended!"
"This is a comfort zone movie for me. Love old house movies where you’re not sure what’s going on"
"Very cool movie!"
"Love the packaging for this one. The film is a decent slasher"
"Excellent addition to my collection!"
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